Trump appoints Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence after Gabbard's departure

President Donald Trump named Bill Pulte to serve as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte previously headed the housing finance agency. The appointment follows Tulsi Gabbard's resignation from the intelligence post. The change was reported by Audacy. It signals a leadership shift within the U.S. intelligence community. Pulte will oversee the intelligence agencies during the transition period. No permanent replacement has been announced yet. The administration's next steps on intelligence leadership remain to be seen.